Tucson Jewelry School

May Class Schedule

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Week 1: April 28 - May 2

Tuesday, April 28
2pm – 5pm Intro to Soldering with Fire
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn torch safety and a variety of soldering techniques for different jewelry applications.

Kit Fee: $15

6pm – 9pm Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn soldering and bezel setting techniques to create your own handmade pendant.

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Wednesday, April 29
10am – 11:30am Jewelry Design with Kim
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Join Kim every Wednesday for a focused look at jewelry design, where each session explores a new concept to help you create more thoughtful, well-crafted pieces.

2pm – 5pm Caged Prong Geodes
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn a versatile technique for capturing and setting uniquely shaped stones.

Kit Fee: $20

Thursday, April 30
10am – 11:30am Jewelry Tips & Live Q&A with Kim
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Get straightforward tips you can use right away and have your questions answered live as Kim helps you work through challenges and refine your techniques.

2pm – 9pm Basics of Bezels
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn foundational soldering and bezel-setting techniques to create a stone setting from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Friday, May 1
Themed Progression Class 10am – 11:30am Themed Progression Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Over three weeks, you will bring a themed jewelry design to life while learning how to plan, create, and finish a cohesive project from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Ring 2pm – 5pm Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Ring
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade ring.

Kit Fee: 20 + Stone

Saturday, May 2
Cuttlefish Casting 10am – 1pm Cuttlefish Casting
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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With cuttlebone casting you'll be carving out designs and then pouring in the metal to create your own hand carved designs in metal. Bring Your own silver scrap or buy grain in class

Kit Fee: 15

Leaves and Pods – Organic Fold Forming 2pm – 5pm Leaves and Pods – Organic Fold Forming
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Using a unique metal folding technique developed by Charles Lewton-Brain, you will learn how to transform strait rigid pieces of metal into beautifully organic pieces of art.

Kit Fee: 15

Troubleshooting with Kim 6pm – 9pm Troubleshooting with Kim
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Stuck again? Bring your problem to the Troubleshooting Lab. Work with Kim and fellow students to solve challenges, help each other, and leave with more knowledge and confidence.

Kit Fee: $0

Week 2: May 3 - May 9

Tuesday, May 5
Shadow Box Pendant 2pm – 9pm Shadow Box Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will learn how to set a stone inside of a domed shield.

Kit Fee: $35 + Stone

Wednesday, May 6
Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class 10am – 11:30am Kim's Choice | Peek a Boo Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Join Kim every Wednesday for a focused look at jewelry design, where each session explores a new concept to help you create more thoughtful, well-crafted pieces.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Water Casting 2pm – 5pm Water Casting
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Water casting is done by pouring molten metal into water and each casting has more of a floral Lily or exploded flower form, organic soft shape. Bring Your own silver scrap or buy grain in class.

Kit Fee: $15

Thursday, May 7
Tips & Tricks | Q&A 10am – 11am Tips & Tricks | Q&A
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Get straightforward tips you can use right away and have your questions answered live as Kim helps you work through challenges and refine your techniques.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Make Your Own Findings From Wire 2pm – 5pm Make Your Own Findings From Wire
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will discover how to create many findings and basic jewelry making components from wire so you don't have to buy them anymore. Add an amazing fully handmade touch to your final designs.

Kit Fee: $15

Simple Stack Rings 6pm – 9pm Simple Stack Rings
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Create three stackable rings including a band, modified wire band, and a cabochon ring. All levels welcome.

Kit Fee: $15

Friday, May 8
Themed Progression Class 10am – 11:30am Themed Progression Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Over three weeks, you will bring a themed jewelry design to life while learning how to plan, create, and finish a cohesive project from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Love Knot Earrings 2pm – 5pm Love Knot Earrings
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn to craft timeless love knot earrings that symbolize connection and elegance.

Kit Fee: $15 + Stone

Saturday, May 9
Stone on Stone – Cabochon & Frame Setting 10am – 5pm Stone on Stone – Cabochon & Frame Setting
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn to drill and set stones using bezels, frames, and prongs to create layered stone designs.

Kit Fee: $25 + Stone

Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant 6pm – 9pm Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade pendant.

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Week 3: May 10 - May 16

Tuesday, May 12
Certifications Class | Supervised Bench | Maker's Club 2pm – 5pm Certifications Class | Supervised Bench | Maker's Club
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Certification classes provide hands-on training in select professional tools and equipment. These sessions ensure you understand proper safety procedures and operational techniques before independent studio use.

Kit Fee: $0

Feather Pendant 6pm – 9pm Feather Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn a sawing and soldering technique to create a detailed, two-sided feather pendant.

Kit Fee: $15

Wednesday, May 13
Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class 10am – 11:30am Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Join Kim every Wednesday for a focused look at jewelry design, where each session explores a new concept to help you create more thoughtful, well-crafted pieces.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Framed Pronged Druzy Quartz 2pm – 5pm Framed Pronged Druzy Quartz
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn how to set an unconventional stone in a frame using prongs

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Thursday, May 14
Tips & Tricks | Q&A 10am – 11am Tips & Tricks | Q&A
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Get straightforward tips you can use right away and have your questions answered live as Kim helps you work through challenges and refine your techniques.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Hat Pins 2pm – 9pm Hat Pins
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Create elegant, eye-catching hat pins that add personality and style to any look while learning simple techniques you can use again and again.

Kit Fee: $15

Friday, May 15
Themed Progression Class 10am – 11:30am Themed Progression Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Over three weeks, you will bring a themed jewelry design to life while learning how to plan, create, and finish a cohesive project from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Discover Soldering - Make Your Own Chain 2pm – 5pm Discover Soldering - Make Your Own Chain
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class we will cover all the basics of soldering and you'll get plenty of practice at soldering by soldering each link to your first handmade chain.

Kit Fee: $20

Saturday, May 16
Spinner Rings 10am – 1pm Spinner Rings
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn how to create one of the most popular jewelry projects: spinner rings.

Kit Fee: $20

Simple Spoon Ring 2pm – 5pm Simple Spoon Ring
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Turn an ordinary spoon into a one-of-a-kind ring as you cut, shape, and size the handle into a wearable piece of upcycled jewelry.

Kit Fee: $15

Bench Basics - Session 1 6pm – 9pm Bench Basics - Session 1
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing journey.

Kit Fee: $20/session + Stone

Week 4: May 17 - May 23

Tuesday, May 19
Basics of Bezels 2pm – 9pm Basics of Bezels
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone in a bezel

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Wednesday, May 20
Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class 10am – 11:30am Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Join Kim every Wednesday for a focused look at jewelry design, where each session explores a new concept to help you create more thoughtful, well-crafted pieces.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Intro to Soldering with Fire 2pm – 5pm Intro to Soldering with Fire
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn torch safety and foundational soldering techniques for a variety of applications.

Kit Fee: $15

Thursday, May 21
Tips & Tricks | Q&A 10am – 11am Tips & Tricks | Q&A
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Get straightforward tips you can use right away and have your questions answered live as Kim helps you work through challenges and refine your techniques.

Kit Fee: $0.00

No Solder Earrings with Textured Metal 2pm – 5pm No Solder Earrings with Textured Metal
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will make earrings using handmade components created using design stamps, textured metal from the rolling mill and create shapes using the disc cutter and dapping block.

Kit Fee: $15

Negative Space Earrings 6pm – 9pm Negative Space Earrings
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will design a pair of earrings using textruring, sweat soldering, and sawing techniques

Kit Fee: $20 + Stone

Friday, May 22
Themed Progression Class 10am – 11:30am Themed Progression Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Over three weeks, you will bring a themed jewelry design to life while learning how to plan, create, and finish a cohesive project from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Pewter Casting 2pm – 5pm Pewter Casting
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will learn how to use pewter to create 3D metal impressions. Add a handmade touch to your jewelry with a handmade cabochon.

Kit Fee: $50

Saturday, May 23
Oco Agate Double Layer Pendant – Cold Connections 10am – 5pm Oco Agate Double Layer Pendant – Cold Connections
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Create a three-layer pendant using sawing, cold connections, and prongs.

Kit Fee: $35

Bench Basics - Session 2 6pm – 9pm Bench Basics - Session 2
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Learn the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing journey.

Kit Fee: $20/session + Stone

Week 5: May 24 - May 30

Tuesday, May 26
Caged Prong Geodes 2pm – 5pm Caged Prong Geodes
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Learn a simple yet very versatile technique of ''capturing" uniquely shaped stones.

Kit Fee: $20

Troubleshooting with Kim 6pm – 9pm Troubleshooting with Kim
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Stuck again? Bring your problem to the Troubleshooting Lab. Work with Kim and fellow students to solve challenges, help each other, and leave with more knowledge and confidence.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Wednesday, May 27
Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class 10am – 11:30am Kim's Choice | Jewelry Design Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Join Kim every Wednesday for a focused look at jewelry design, where each session explores a new concept to help you create more thoughtful, well-crafted pieces.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Basic Earrings – Headpins, Beads & Earwires 2pm – 5pm Basic Earrings – Headpins, Beads & Earwires
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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In this class you will discover how to create many findings and basic jewelry making components from wire so you don't have to buy them anymore. Add an amazing fully handmade touch to your final designs.

Kit Fee: $10.00

Thursday, May 28
Tips & Tricks | Q&A 10am – 11am Tips & Tricks | Q&A
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Get straightforward tips you can use right away and have your questions answered live as Kim helps you work through challenges and refine your techniques.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Jewelry with Something to Say 2pm – 9pm Jewelry with Something to Say
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
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Design meaningful, message-driven jewelry that tells a story.

Kit Fee: $35.00

Friday, May 29
Themed Progression Class 10am – 11:30am Themed Progression Class
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Over three weeks, you will bring a themed jewelry design to life while learning how to plan, create, and finish a cohesive project from start to finish.

Kit Fee: $0.00

Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant 2pm – 5pm Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Pendant
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade pendant.

Kit Fee: 20 + Stone

Saturday, May 30
Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Ring 10am – 1pm Basic Bezel Setting Cabochon Ring
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Discover Jewelry Making with one of the most popular settings of a stone. You will learn basic soldering techniques and how to set a stone to create your own handmade ring.

Kit Fee: 20 + Stone

Certifications Class | Supervised Bench | Maker's Club 2pm – 5pm Certifications Class | Supervised Bench | Maker's Club
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Certification classes provide hands-on training in select professional tools and equipment. These sessions ensure you understand proper safety procedures and operational techniques before independent studio use.

Kit Fee: $0

Bench Basics - Session 3 6pm – 9pm Bench Basics - Session 3
Instructor: Kim St. Jean
View Description

Learn the fundamental safety and fabricating skills needed to begin your silversmithing journey.

Kit Fee: $20/session + Stone

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